Water Resources Project Manager
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The Tetra Tech Denver Office consists of a 50-person collaboration of dedicated, talented, and passionate colleagues with a keen interest in serving the Colorado water sector. As a nimble and flexible team, we are empowered to develop our strategy and work closely together to chart a course that combines our client needs with our staff’s capabilities and desires. This roadmap, coupled with our team’s commitment to best-in-class client service, provides ample and diverse opportunities when you join our high-performance team.
The Denver office has an immediate opening for a Water Resources Engineering Project Manager. Our team is growing and in this new position, you will have the opportunity to manage a variety of exciting projects, partnering across market sectors throughout our business.
Your Role
The successful candidate will be responsible as a leader in the Rocky Mountain West providing project planning, design, and construction administration support for dams and reservoirs; civil and green infrastructure; stormwater management; drainage and sediment control; hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, open channels, and flood control projects. A Colorado Professional Engineer registration is required.
Serve as part of the leadership team in the Denver office and West Region including the opportunity to serve as a project technical lead, lead sales efforts and manage water resources projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Complexity - Manages medium to large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners
- Client Management- Obtains new / repeat business on medium to large size projects; supports contract negotiations with other client personnel.
- Acts as a Project Manager and/or Technical Lead. Among the responsibilities is the management of a project team. The individuals comprising this team may vary by project.
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in water resources applications; MS in Water Resources Engineering preferred
- Registration as PE in Colorado is required, or the ability to become registered within 4 months
- Eight or more years of relevant experience
- Construction experience and ability to troubleshoot issues in the field
- Background will ideally include project work and knowledge of grading and drainage (using Civil3D), hydrology and hydraulics, site design, utility design, and other structures. Dam experience is a considerable plus.
- Competency in technical project execution and in writing and pricing scopes of work for proposals
- Familiarity with relevant codes and industry standards. Familiarity with Mile High Flood District design criteria and permitting with the Colorado State Engineer’s Office is a plus.
- Must be able to travel to project sites, both local and remote, work in the field during all seasons and weather conditions
The salary range is approximately from $105,000 to $155,000 depending on education, experience, skills and location.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400+ locations around the world. Our reputation rests on our employees' technical expertise and dedication—21,000+ associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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